Defect engineering and triangular copper as key drivers for ultralow thermal conductivity in Cu2ZrS3 polytypes

Lucas Le Gars; Sakshi Verma; Minati Tiadi; Carmelo Prestipino; Animesh Das; Bin Zhang; Olivier Perez; Philippe Boullay; Denis Menut; Bernard Raveau; Gaelle Riou; Adèle Renaud; Kanishka Biswas; Umesh V. Waghmare; Xiaoyuan Zhou; Koichiro Suekuni; Emmanuel Guilmeau

doi:10.1039/d5ta10102f

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Defect engineering and triangular copper as key drivers for ultralow thermal conductivity in Cu2ZrS3 polytypes

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The aim is to understand how defect engineering and the presence of triangular copper influence thermal conductivity in Cu2ZrS3 polytypes.
Analyzed the structural properties of Cu2ZrS3 polytypes
Investigated the role of defect engineering in modifying thermal properties
Assessed the impact of triangular copper configurations on conductivity
Found significant reduction in thermal conductivity associated with defect modifications
Identified triangular copper as a key factor in enhancing the material's properties
Demonstrated the material's high potential for energy conversion applications

Implication

Demonstrates ultralow thermal conductivity in Cu2ZrS3 polytypes, highlighting material potential for energy applications.

Abstract

Copper-rich sulfides are promising materials for energy-conversion applications due to their environmental compatibility, cost-effectiveness, and earth abundance. Their structural diversity and chemical flexibility offer a fantastic playground for the discovery...

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Gars et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Defect engineering and triangular copper as key drivers for ultralow thermal conductivity in Cu2ZrS3 polytypes

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Defect engineering and triangular copper as key drivers for ultralow thermal conductivity in Cu2ZrS3 polytypes

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